Local and Organic Food (5cr)

Content

Type of course:
Elective

Level of course:
Elective studies

Objective of course:
Students know the basics of organic plant, domestic animal and food production. They are able to study the local and organic food chain from the viewpoint of sustainable development. Students know the regulations concerning organic food and recognise quality factors of local and organic food. They have an overview of global organic markets and future development challenges of the organic food sector.

Course contents:
- organic plant and domestic animal production
- local and organic food production
- local and global organic food markets
- local and organic food in professional kitchens
- organic food from the consumers' point of view and in media

Teaching methods:
- lectures
- exercises
- sensory evaluation
- visits

Assessment methods:
- practical exercise
- summary or poster

Prerequisites:
-

Required / recommended reading:
Will be agreed at the beginning of the course

Name of lecturer(s):
Virpi Salo

Year of study
1-4

Semester/period
autumn or spring / 1.-4. period

Language of instruction:
Finnish